Fran Drescher graces our spring cover and offers her inspiring story of survivorship and advocacy. In addition, this issues includes a special section devoted to lung cancer treatment and survivorship, along with articles covering advanced breast cancer, DCIS, bone health, complementary therapies and many more.

Special Section Lung Cancer

Matching the Treatment to the Tumor More-targeted and more-individualized treatment for non–small cell lung cancer becomes a reality. By Kari Bohlke, ScD

Profiles in Advocacy Lung Cancer Alliance advocates are passionate about raising awareness of lung cancer.

Elderly Lung Cancer Patients May Benefit from Combination Chemotherapy Many NSCLC cases occur in people over the age of 70, but there is limited information about how best to treat older patients.

Molecular Testing in Lung Cancer What is molecular testing, and why is it important for people with lung cancer?

Jill’s Legacy Jillian Costello was, by all accounts, an inspiring and passionate young woman.

Living Well in the Present Living and thriving through the blessings of exercise and family

5 Things All Women Should Know About Lung Cancer Lung cancer is sometimes referred to as the “invisible” cancer.

Features

Turning Pain into Purpose Actress and activist Fran Drescher draws on her personal experiance and passion for change to lead a revolution in women’s health. By Diana Price

Facing Fibromyalgia With the right treatment, individuals can live well with fibromyalgia. By Laurie Wertich

An Ounce of Prevention When it comes to skin cancer, the best defense is a good offense. By Laurie Wertich

Body Wise

Nutrition and Exercise

A Plant-Based Diet Offers Great Benefits What is a plant-based diet? By Paulette Lambert, RD, CDE Director of Nutrition, California Health & Longevity Institute

Stretch Yourself Stretching can help keep you fit and flexible. By Laurie Wertich

Naturally Delicious Ready to embrace cooking with natural foods but not sure where to start? Cookbook author Heidi Swanson offers insight into building a natural-foods pantry and creating delicious, nutritious meals. By Diana Price

Exercise & Pollution Minimize pollution exposure for maximum fitness benefit. By Ann Bloom

Electrolyte Drinks: Separating the Health from the Hype Do you need a sugary electrolyte drink after exercise—or ever?

What’s So Super about Supergreens? Go green and reap the benefits of these nutritious foods.

The War Room

Living and Thriving with Cancer

She Wrote the Book . . . on Advanced Breast Cancer Having experienced firsthand the need for a comprehensive resource for women facing breast cancer recurrence, one survivor makes it her personal mission to bring the necessary information to patients.

Cancer Patients Want You to Know Lung cancer survivor and author Lori Hope provides insight from cancer patients about what family and friends can do—and what they should not do—when a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer. By Lori Hope

Fertility Q&A Ovarian Tissue Freezing An emerging method of fertility preservation offers hope for women with cancer. By Karine Chung, MD, MSCE

Demystifying DCIS Breast Cancer Test seeks to predict prognosis and guide treatment decisions. By Kari Bohlke, ScD

Bone Up on Bone Health Though many women are aware that bone health is an important health topic, many breast cancer patients are unaware of the connection between bone health and cancer. Board-certified oncologist Wayne Keiser, MD, offers important information for cancer patients.

Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care An ongoing series highlighting complementary therapies By Barrie R. Cassileth, MS, PhD

Q&A Cancer Rehab Can Help You Heal If you are a cancer survivor, there’s a good chance that you’ve been discharged from treatment without a referral for cancer rehabilitation. With Julie Silver, MD

Spirit House

Tending to the Soul

Seek, Learn, Grow A trip to the Sun Valley Wellness Festival offers insight and inspiration— and plenty of stunning views. By Diana Price

Hope on Wheels One young survivor joins forces with Hyundai Motor America to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer. By Diana Price

Tapping Into Your Best Self Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You. —Dr. Seuss By C.J. Golden

Seize the Season So, you’ve made it through the holidays and, depending on where you live, winter. Spring is here.

Retreat to Renew Take a retreat to renew a sense of peace and centeredness.

Can Prayer Defuse Anger? Saying a prayer may reduce angry feelings.

Move Your Mood from Bad to Good Turn your mood around with these simple steps.

Hear Me Roar

Women Share Their Personal Stories

Meet Our Friends! Most survivors will tell you that a cancer diagnosis can impose a sense of isolation.

The Lesson Listening to a perfect stranger tell you over the phone that you have cancer is pretty weird: “You have a very early stage of cancer. By Kathleen Uberuaga

Decoding Annie Parker A cancer survivor’s personal mission to educate others about genetic testing brings her story to the big screen. By Diana Price

Every Woman’s Health

Health Issues Facing Women at Home and Around the World

Facing Fibromyalgia With the right treatment, individuals can live well with fibromyalgia. By Laurie Wertich

An Ounce of Prevention When it comes to skin cancer, the best defense is a good offense. By Laurie Wertich

Find Your Way

Taking the Mystery out of the Medical System

Start with Style There is no doubt that cancer changes everything. By Stacy London

Ask The Doctor: Young Adults and Cancer Young adults face unique emotional challenges in the wake of a cancer diagnosis. Now treatment centers are increasingly offering special resources and tools to help these patients cope with cancer.